Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
NSFC: Baltimore Hawks vs. Yellowknife Wraiths (21-37)
The Wraiths had the second best record in the league and best in the NSFC before facing the Hawks in the NSFC conference finals. This game started off very close with both teams staying within one score of each other or a few points all through the first and second quarters, but the Wraiths managed to break away with a well timed Bailey Cook touchdown. It was the fourth quarter where the Wraiths showed their playoff power and a DJ Law reception followed by a Lombardi field goal gave the Wraiths 10 unanswered points leading them to the Ultimus once a gain.
ASFC: Arizona Outlaws vs. Orange County Otters (19-43)
This game ended in quite a blowout for the Otters much to everyone’s surprise. The Otters were unstoppable getting up the field and the combination of Phelps and Westfield proved to be too much for the Outlaws defense to handle as the Otters spent about 34 minutes of possession on the field. The Outlaws put up an honest effort and will remain a playoff contender for seasons to come.
Ultimus: Yellowknife Wraiths vs. Orange County Otters (15-26)
This was a repeat of last season’s Ultimus game and it’s always great to see 2 team of high caliber go against each other again. Both teams played amazingly well on defense. This meant that every touchdown scored was a huge boom to the team’s overall score. There were a total of 7 field goals scored this game and it shows how well both team’s defense did to contain the others passing attack. In the end the Otterse won by scoring a slew of field goals in the second quarter and a Burnsman touchdown in the third.
Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
The unsung hero of the playoffs would have to be Marc Spector(@RedCydranth) of the Orange County Otters. The Pro Bowl cornerback absolutely helped shutdown the passing game against the Outlaws where he had 5 tackles and 2 key pass deflections at the end of the first quarter to stop the passes to Browning and Chess and resulted in stopped the Outlaws in their tracks at their 44 yard line. He did a great job covering Browning and Chess who are great receivers in their own right. Defensive backs don’t get much love in my opinion and I think they deserve to be highlighted more and especially if they play like Spector. He didn’t get any pass deflections against the Wraiths because the Otters front seven did a great job with pressure and sacks, but managed to get 3 tackles this game and covered some dangerous wide receivers that the Wraiths had like Gosh Jarden, DJ Law, and Bailey Cook. That is no easy task and Spector worked his ass off to keep up with them throughout the game. I noticed that consistent high level play is what really sets a championship caliber team apart from the rest and Spector has proven that throughout the season. I think all new cornerbacks should look to his skillset and play if they want to be successful in this league.
NSFC: Baltimore Hawks vs. Yellowknife Wraiths (21-37)
The Wraiths had the second best record in the league and best in the NSFC before facing the Hawks in the NSFC conference finals. This game started off very close with both teams staying within one score of each other or a few points all through the first and second quarters, but the Wraiths managed to break away with a well timed Bailey Cook touchdown. It was the fourth quarter where the Wraiths showed their playoff power and a DJ Law reception followed by a Lombardi field goal gave the Wraiths 10 unanswered points leading them to the Ultimus once a gain.
ASFC: Arizona Outlaws vs. Orange County Otters (19-43)
This game ended in quite a blowout for the Otters much to everyone’s surprise. The Otters were unstoppable getting up the field and the combination of Phelps and Westfield proved to be too much for the Outlaws defense to handle as the Otters spent about 34 minutes of possession on the field. The Outlaws put up an honest effort and will remain a playoff contender for seasons to come.
Ultimus: Yellowknife Wraiths vs. Orange County Otters (15-26)
This was a repeat of last season’s Ultimus game and it’s always great to see 2 team of high caliber go against each other again. Both teams played amazingly well on defense. This meant that every touchdown scored was a huge boom to the team’s overall score. There were a total of 7 field goals scored this game and it shows how well both team’s defense did to contain the others passing attack. In the end the Otterse won by scoring a slew of field goals in the second quarter and a Burnsman touchdown in the third.
Unsung Hero:Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
The unsung hero of the playoffs would have to be Marc Spector(@RedCydranth) of the Orange County Otters. The Pro Bowl cornerback absolutely helped shutdown the passing game against the Outlaws where he had 5 tackles and 2 key pass deflections at the end of the first quarter to stop the passes to Browning and Chess and resulted in stopped the Outlaws in their tracks at their 44 yard line. He did a great job covering Browning and Chess who are great receivers in their own right. Defensive backs don’t get much love in my opinion and I think they deserve to be highlighted more and especially if they play like Spector. He didn’t get any pass deflections against the Wraiths because the Otters front seven did a great job with pressure and sacks, but managed to get 3 tackles this game and covered some dangerous wide receivers that the Wraiths had like Gosh Jarden, DJ Law, and Bailey Cook. That is no easy task and Spector worked his ass off to keep up with them throughout the game. I noticed that consistent high level play is what really sets a championship caliber team apart from the rest and Spector has proven that throughout the season. I think all new cornerbacks should look to his skillset and play if they want to be successful in this league.
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